does medicaid cover semaglutide Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other GLP-1 Medications? Michigan cuts off weight-loss drugs

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"Unfortunately, price is what is driving the decision-making between clinicians and patients for these drugs because they're all excellent drugs and we have lots of options now, but it's still a financial decision at the end of the day," Kansal said

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Preparing GLP-1 patients for surgery involves nourishing the skin inside and out, so surgeons might also recommend a pre-op wellness or skin-care routine

Brand-name GLP-1 medications at $1,000-plus a month are out of reach for many, making compounded semaglutide in the $200 to $400 range the practical option